Hello!
I recently purchased a new Dell computer with Windows 10. 
I am running X2 and cannot get the Asio Drivers to work. 
When I use the MME driver, the latency is too much to work with. 
Please help! 
I have a project that I'm working on and can't even start until this is resolved. 
Thanks, 
Marsi 
 
MACHINE SPECS:
Dell Inspiron 2-in-1 17.3" (2017 model)
Touch-Screen Laptop
Intel Core i7
16GB Memory
NVIDIA GeForce 940MX

Welcome to the forum Marsi.
We need a little information first. Like what kind of soundcard are you using ?
You cant use ASIO unless you have an ASIO compliance device (or ASIO4ALL).
 

Hi, thanks for replying, 
 
I have an  
sound card and an intel processor on a Dell 17 7000 computer, windows 10. 
Any help resolving the latency would be great. 
 
Thanks again, 
 
Marsi 
 

Hi, and welcome to this forum.
I am guessing that you are using the sound card that is on your pc's motherboard.
In that case, try using WASAPI (Exclusive if available) mode. It will have better latency than MME.
All the best.

chascarr
Hi, thanks for replying, 
 
I have an  
sound card and an intel processor
 

I have a soundcard too
Any idea what kind of soundcard ? Are you using the one that comes with your Dell ?
If so than im afraid there is not much you can do as your running Sonar X2 (not WASSAPI in Platinum) which would do a lot better than MME.
 
In my opinion, your only other option is to try ASIO4ALL http://www.asio4all.com/
Just do a little research on installation and set up.
Most of us use external soundcards (a break away box plugged in with USB).
But a cheap solution (if you have not got a semi pro soundcard) is to use ASIO4ALL.
It will tame the latency.
 
you see, when it comes to latency..it doesn't matter how good your PC is (Intel I7. exc) it all depends on your soundcard when using a digital audio workstation. If you are serious about doing music on PC I suggest you look in to future options on a soundcard. you can get a used one for under 100 USA dollars.
It only makes sense really.. You spend 100's of dollars on the software but yet the most important part is the soundcard.
It is the motor that drives the vehicle.

Hi, 
 
When I switch to WASAPI, Sonar says that the driver is in use by another applicatiion, and that tracks are assigned to silent hardware. 
Not sure how to fix. 
? 
Thanks

Do you have YouTube, Media Player etc open at the same time?
If so try closing them.
What happens if you reboot your pc, and then open SONAR, and choose WASAPI?

I didn't think support for WASAPI came until Sonar X3 and peened in Platinum for Windows 10
https://www.cakewalk.com/Documentation?product=SONAR%20X3&language=3&help=AudioPerformance.28.html
It was more for consumer audio devices that don’t have ASIO drivers.
 
 

Hi all, 
I'm not running Youtube or Media player, just Sonar x2. 
I got the ASIO4all installed and can hear tracks. 
I get a message that the master is assigned to a silent output. Trying to fix that. 
My next step is to get Sonar to recognize the new Alesis Keyboard controller V49 I bought. 
How do I get Sonar to 'see' the V49 and allow me to record? Then I can check for latency. 
Thanks again, your help is greatly appreciated! 
Marsi

chascarr
 
How do I get Sonar to 'see' the V49 and allow me to record? Then I can check for latency. 
Thanks again, your help is greatly appreciated! 
Marsi

-Go to preferences / midi devices
 
-Go to the Master Bus and re route it to ASIO4ALL